These Cacio E Pepe Chips Are The Perfect New Year’s Eve Appetizer
New Year’s Eve is meant for all things over the top. And even if you’re just celebrating at home with a small crew, you can still get festive with the decor, the drinks, and especially the food. So if you’re looking for an appetizer that’ll send off the year in style, let us suggest this recipe for cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) chips. You can trick them out however you like, adding truffles, caviar, or anything else that’s extra decadent. Here’s how to do it:
Cacio E Pepe Chips
Preheat the oven to 425 F, then take a bag of your favorite potato chips and spread them out on a baking tray.
Sprinkle over as much grated cheese as you like—the umami richness of Parmesan works especially well here.
Bake the chips in the oven until the cheese melts, about 4 minutes. Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with plenty of freshly-ground pepper. Garnish with any other toppings you like; for a truly over-the-top combo, we suggest balsamic pearls, truffles, and caviar!